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Is Stem Cell Treatment Effective When Diagnosed With Lung Disease?

Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017

Question: , well my PCP didn't feel I needed a second opinion he felt the pulmonologist was doing everything he needed to be doing, so on that note I would like your opinion on the stem cell tx thAts fairly new but when I asked my dr he said would be a waist of time and money, my lungs they say are at 40% capacity so what do I have to loose.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Honestly speaking, I have no idea about stem cell treatment for lung disease

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your direct query on HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.

Honestly speaking, I have no idea about stem cell treatment for lung diseases.
But if you can afford it then you should definitely give it a try.
I have suggested you ultra long-acting inhaled bronchodilators (Indacaterol and Glycopyrronium).
Have you tried them?
Have you started pulmonary rehabilitation?

Please let me know the answers to above-asked questions so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further.

Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 hours later)

I showed the dr what meds u suggested and he said I was already getting proper meds, and denied rehab said wouldn't help me

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is not good stuff from your doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
This is not good stuff from your doctor.
Gold guidelines are considered as best for COPD treatment.
All pulmonologist follow Gold guidelines for treatment.
You can yourself check online about GOLD guidelines.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an integral part in the COPD management. Newer ultra long acting inhaled bronchodilators (indacaterol and glycopyronium) should be considered in some cases.
I don't know why your doctor is denying all these.
Is he pulmonologist?

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng